Top Rankings
Central Union High School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,070 students in Central Union High School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Central Union High School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
4,070 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
205 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Union High School District, which is ranked #772 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#689 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Graduation Rate
89%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
96%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
2%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,411 is higher than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 59% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,660 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$124 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$88 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$30,411
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,660
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Central Union High School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Ocotillo Dr.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Central Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Brighton Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1302 South Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1001 Brighton Avenue Tr. 25
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-7050
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Rising High School
Alternative School
1302 South Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
Gr: 9-10 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Union High School District?
Central Union High School District manages 5 public schools serving 4,070 students.
What is the rank of Central Union High School District?
Central Union High School District is ranked #772 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Union High School District?
96% of Central Union High School District students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Union High School District?
Central Union High School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Central Union High School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,660 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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